How to Prepare Basic Sushi Rice

Although it is often referred to as glutinous or sticky rice, the rice most commonly eaten by the Japanese—uruchi mai—is non-glutinous. (The glutinous variety is known as mochi gome.) Short grain rice is readily available in supermarkets and usually includes the word “rose” in its name, e.g. “Japan Rose” or “California Rose”, however it may simply be labeled “Japanese Rice”. Uncooked Japanese rice, as with all other types of rice, should be stored in an airtight container at r